Isolated agenesis of gallbladder

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Isolated agenesis of gallbladder

ORPHA:440987Morphological anomaly

What it is

A rare biliary tract disease characterized by congenital absence of the gallbladder and cystic duct. The majority of patients are asymptomatic. Possible clinical manifestations include abdominal pain and tenderness in the right upper quadrant, nausea, vomiting, fatty food intolerance, and jaundice. Frequency of choledocholithiasis is increased significantly.

Key facts

Prevalence
1-5 / 10 000
Age of onset
All ages
Inheritance
Not applicable
Classified as
Morphological anomaly

Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.

ICD-10 codes

Q44.0filed under a broader ICD-10 category

Cross-references

MEDDRA 10079018MESH C562564MONDO 0007642UMLS C0266251

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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